Commercial Executive

Job introduction

The post-holder will evaluate the existing commercial landscape and direct Senior Management to strategically plan, design and deliver commercial propositions to public and private sector customers and partners. This is a new role that will provide high level strategic leadership for commercial development across the Directorate and will develop commercial skills in others.

Fixed term for: 2 years

Interview date: w/c 24 November

For an informal discussion, please contact Chenine Bhathena, Director of Culture & Environment ay chenine.bhathena@brighton-hove.gov.uk

About the role

Are you ready to shape the commercial future of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities?

Brighton & Hove City Council is looking for a bold, visionary Commercial Executive to lead a transformative journey across City Operations and the wider council.

This is not just a job, it’s a chance to redefine how public services generate value, build strategic partnerships, and unlock new income streams that fuel innovation and impact.

What You’ll Do

Lead with purpose: Drive a bold commercial strategy that aligns with our city’s values and ambitions.

Innovate fearlessly: Design and deliver pioneering propositions that excite customers and partners across sectors.

Collaborate at scale: Work with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to bring ideas to life.

Own the numbers: Analyse performance, manage risk, and ensure financial targets are not just met but exceeded.

Inspire change: Build commercial capability across the organisation and champion a culture of creativity, excellence, and inclusion.

What You’ll Bring

A sharp commercial mind with a flair for strategy, innovation, and negotiation.

Proven experience in driving income growth, leading complex deals, and influencing at senior levels.

Deep understanding of public sector frameworks, business law, and financial management.

Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to lead from the front.

A passion for making a difference and the resilience to make it happen.

Why Brighton & Hove?

This is a city that celebrates diversity, creativity, and bold ideas. As Commercial Executive, you’ll be at the heart of a council that’s committed to modernising services, empowering communities, and delivering excellence.

You’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.

Ready to lead the change?

Apply now and be part of something exciting

This role is politically restricted. For further information on what this means for employees in post, please click on the document attachment below.

Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro-rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.

For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us

Company information

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).